14 Nov The Switch from Individual Contributor to Team Leader
Switching from individual contributor to team leader is a significant change.
That’s nothing new to anyone.
How significant the change is though can be hard to grasp at first.
When I was an individual contributor, my typical day was filled with:
1️⃣ Meetings where I needed to present results and analyzes
2️⃣ Projects I was part of, or maybe leading after delegation by my manager
3️⃣ Routine tasks that allowed me to accomplish my work
4️⃣ Learning, training, being curious about things I did not know
5️⃣ Focusing on the doing
As a leader, my typical days are now filled with:
1️⃣ Focusing on getting things done by the team
2️⃣ Coaching performance, providing feedback, having regular 1-1’s
3️⃣ Getting resources, hiring employees, offering “air cover” to the team
4️⃣ Learning, training, being curious about things I did not know
5️⃣ Meetings or calls where a more strategic view is required
Making a successful shift between individual contributor and manager is very hard. What most people find challenging is going from “doing” to “getting things done”. In fact, this is one of the top challenges that my coaching clients who are first-time managers tell me about first.
If you are ready for coaching, and would like to understand more how I can support you in your development as a successful leader, you can book a FREE 30-minute Exploration session with me to discuss your needs and current challenges by clicking on this link: https://p-m-coaching.com/booking-coaching-with-pascal-maygnan
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